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West Newton Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|West Newton, Indiana|MSD Decatur Township
West Newton, IN 46183
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School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
565
Student:Teacher
15.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
MSD Decatur TownshipEcon. Disadvantaged
75.9%
Phone
(317)856-5237School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
33%
29th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
29%
36th percentile in IN
Chronic Absenteeism
8.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
69 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Near average in INTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
575
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,193
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,061
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,938
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 49%Local 30%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$286,468
+1.2% 1yr+35.4% 5yr
Indianapolis, IN metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
9.5%
Uninsured residents
13.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,246
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,096
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
271 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
230 (21%)
Autism
160 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
144 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
67 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
55 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
559
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about West Newton Elementary School
West Newton Elementary School has a total enrollment of 565 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in West Newton, IN.
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